Value Investor Insight Article "In Transition"
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Rob MacDonald
Professional Roles: Thornburg Investment Management, Putnam Investments Education: MBA, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Education: BA, Economics, Computer Science, Amherst College Certification: Chartered Financial Analyst
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